Developmental Math

I spent some time with the Cengage editorial team yesterday, and want to capture some key points.

Developmental Math Courses

• Mostly 2 year schools

• Many small sections

• Students test into the course

• Usually non-credit

Instructors

• A few lead instructors - full time

• Many adjuncts - freeway flyers

Students

• Generally struggling in school

• Many non-traditional students

• Resent having to take the class

• Lack basic math skills

• Fear Math

Key Problems

• Instructors: Time

• Students: Fear, motivation, math skills